Forget about a FS template this warrants attention right NOW

[Graves]

LED is LCD, it boils down to different lighting (ccfl vs led) LED's much more efficient and brighter so it comes at a higher premium. Plasma has the edge in refresh rate but lcd's just now making headway on that with the new 240hz panels <--makes a huuuuuge difference.

I don't have much to add about wifi as I have just about all the same features (hulu/Netflix/FB/etc.) with my xbox and wii. I think it's a great feature as you can always do firmware updates virtually pain free.

[trlcavscout]

I seen an LED a few weeks ago that made everything look like a funny cartoon? WIFI is the way to go, netflix/block buster etc at your finger tips as well as web surfing depending on the TV.

Note: X box is going to be able to show "On Demand" soon I hear.

[Elhuero]

yah, LED and LCD are the same. right now LED is newer and therefore more expensive.

I got an off brand best buy special 42inch 1080p LED flatscreen and it's just peachy.

all wireless means is your TV will talk to components like tuners, PCs, and xboxes without wires.

in another 10 years wireless will be standard.

I'm old school. wire everyfukinwhere.

[Colorado_Outback]

I got an off brand best buy special 42inch 1080p LED flatscreen and it's just peachy.

Is that the Westinghouse brand? How long have you had it?

[daknee_k]

Biggest issue is how you use your TV. Do you watch local news all the time or is it on sports all day long. Do you have kids playing video games for hours and hours? Budget, size of your room, old eyes, room lighting, all play into it. My experience is that you want to have a Big name brand unit rather than the cheapest Wally World special if yo want it to last longer than the warranty period (90 days to a year). Netflix and the other online services are great if you are not my mother who needs me to tell her where the on button is every coupla months. The newer plasmas are a great deal right now with a good balance of size clarity and lack of problems like picture burn in or dropped pixels. This is mainly because big screen plasmas have been around for awhile. Figure on some heat being put out by your big screen, even with the latest LED lit TVs. The laws of physics still apply no matter what the latest glossy marketing sheet says. Buy from a place that has a good return policy so if there is an issue, you can get it taken care of right away.
bleagghh this is getting long.

[hollohas]

I have an LED LCD with Wi-Fi. I use the internet content ALL the time. As someone mentioned earlier, internet content may change in the future but that doesn't mean your Wi-Fi TV will lose access. They download updates just like your computer does. With a good internet TV my guess is you will always have access to all the top online content.

My Sony TV has access to way more than I could ever want. Currently I use Amazon, Netflix and YouTube on it frequently. It also has things like Pandora, Hulu, Slacker, Qriocity and Picasa. One of the things I like most about it is you can sit down and show a slideshow your digital pictures that are stored on your computer. Or use your big screen to watch digital home movies that are stored on your computer. All without an extra box, equipment or wires.

Personally I stay away from Plasma. They do have great images but the individual plasma cells can burst at higher altitudes...I would seriously think twice about buying one if you live anywhere above Denver. I have had many friends with Plasma's that had burst cells in the mountains...and your warranty won't cover it until you have a certain percentage of cells burst so you have to live with little black spots all over your screen.

I'll also add, go with 240hz. If in doubt, find an electronics store that has 3 similar TVs displayed side-by-side all showing the same video but at different rates (60hz, 120hz, 240hz). You will see the difference immediately.

[Graves]

We have a plasmas in our cabin @ 9600' - no bursting of the cells there.

[hollohas]

We have a plasmas in our cabin @ 9600' - no bursting of the cells there.

Good news. I had read that in Home Theater magazine a couple years ago as well as witnessing it but perhaps technology has fixed the problem or it only applies to the cheaper sets. Either way, glad to hear it has not been an issue for you.

[Byte Stryke]

I have an LED LCD with Wi-Fi. I use the internet content ALL the time. As someone mentioned earlier, internet content may change in the future but that doesn't mean your Wi-Fi TV will lose access. They download updates just like your computer does. With a good internet TV my guess is you will always have access to all the top online content.

My Sony TV has access to way more than I could ever want. Currently I use Amazon, Netflix and YouTube on it frequently. It also has things like Pandora, Hulu, Slacker, Qriocity and Picasa. One of the things I like most about it is you can sit down and show a slideshow your digital pictures that are stored on your computer. Or use your big screen to watch digital home movies that are stored on your computer. All without an extra box, equipment or wires.

I'll also add, go with 240hz. If in doubt, find an electronics store that has 3 similar TVs displayed side-by-side all showing the same video but at different rates (60hz, 120hz, 240hz). You will see the difference immediately.

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I have a Samsung 50" LED wi-fi as well as an Ethernet jack.
Love it.

would recommend it to anyone.

I would reiterate going and looking at them side by side and making your choice that way.

[Jer]

Personally I stay away from Plasma. They do have great images but the individual plasma cells can burst at higher altitudes...I would seriously think twice about buying one if you live anywhere above Denver. I have had many friends with Plasma's that had burst cells in the mountains...and your warranty won't cover it until you have a certain percentage of cells burst so you have to live with little black spots all over your screen.

Uhmmm... no.